Famous people and celebrities born in June 1904

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in June 1904! This month and year saw the birth of many influential figures who have made significant contributions to various fields, including entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Explore the biographies and achievements of these famous personalities and see how their talents have shaped the world. Join us in honoring the stars born in this memorable time.

• June 2 Johnny Weissmuller

  Legendary Olympic swimmer and actor best known for playing Tarzan in 12 films between 1932 and 1948. He won five Olympic gold medals in swimming and became a global pop culture icon through his portrayal of the jungle hero.

• June 3 Charles R. Drew

  Pioneering African American physician who made groundbreaking contributions to blood plasma research and blood bank development, significantly advancing medical science.

• June 3 Jan Peerce

  Renowned American tenor and actor who performed at the Metropolitan Opera, known for his exceptional vocal talents and significant contributions to classical music.

• June 4 Georges Canguilhem

  Influential French philosopher and epistemologist who significantly shaped 20th-century philosophical thought, particularly impacting philosophers Deleuze and Derrida through his groundbreaking work on scientific knowledge and medical philosophy.

• June 10 Frederick Loewe

  Renowned German-American composer famous for Broadway musicals, particularly his collaboration with Alan Jay Lerner on classics like 'My Fair Lady' and 'Camelot'.

• June 13 Raymond Cartier

  Raymond Cartier was a prominent French journalist known for his insightful non-fiction works and contributions to French media during the mid-20th century. He wrote extensively on historical and contemporary topics, establishing himself as an influential intellectual voice.

• June 14 Margaret Bourke-White

  Margaret Bourke-White was a pioneering American photographer and photojournalist who captured iconic images of the Great Depression and World War II, working for Life magazine and documenting significant historical moments.

• June 17 Ralph Bellamy

  Renowned American actor with an extraordinary career spanning eight decades, performing in over 400 stage roles and 100 movies. He was a versatile performer who received an honorary Oscar in 1987 for his significant contributions to cinema.

• June 18 Manuel Rosenthal

  Renowned French composer and conductor who significantly contributed to 20th-century classical music, famous for his orchestration of Offenbach's Gaîté Parisienne ballet.

• June 20 Heinrich Brentano

  Prominent Christian Democratic Union politician who served as West German Foreign Minister from 1955 to 1961, playing a key role in post-war German diplomacy.

• June 23 Carleton Coon

  Prominent American anthropologist known for his controversial theories on human racial classification and evolution.

• June 24 Phil Harris

  Renowned American singer, voice actor, and comedian best known for his work on the Jack Benny Show and as a popular radio personality in the mid-20th century.

• June 26 Peter Lorre

  Peter Lorre was a renowned Hungarian-American actor famous for his distinctive appearance and roles in classic films like 'M' and 'Casablanca'. He was a versatile performer who transitioned from European stage work to Hollywood cinema, becoming an iconic character actor of the mid-20th century.

• June 29 Witold Hurewicz

  Prominent Polish mathematician known for significant contributions to topology and algebraic topology, particularly in the field of fixed point theory and homotopy groups.

• June 30 Glenda Farrell

  Glenda Farrell was a prominent Hollywood actress known for her roles in numerous pre-war and wartime films, particularly in character and supporting roles. She was a versatile performer who appeared in both comedies and dramas during the Golden Age of Hollywood.